http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/index.php/news/ en dtovey@hamerville.co.uk Copyright 2013 2013-04-10T09:01:04+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/article/6th_rospa_gold_award_for_eh_smith/#When:09:01:04Z The RoSPA safety awards, sponsored by NEBOSH (National Examining Board of Occupational Safety and Health), have been in place for over 50 years now and recognise achievements and organisations on-going commitment to raising health and safety standards. EH Smith has been awarded the Gold Medal Award in recognition of its excellent occupational health and safety management systems, rigorous approach to occupational health, and high levels of compliance with control measures for principal risks. Commenting on the award, EH Smith HR Director, Mark Faulkner, said: “We place a very high priority on safety throughout the organisation and strive to set high standards. We are delighted to be recognised with the RoSPA Gold Achievement Award for the sixth successive year.” 10th April 2013 Related Articles: PBM’s annual ‘Top 20’ merchant countdown shows Travis Perkins continues to lead the way for 2012 PBM meets Michael Brown, Managing Director at Northcot Brick Latest news 2013-04-10T09:01:04+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/article/grant_stone_open_three_new_high_profile_showrooms/#When:08:40:16Z The company, which has a well-established presence throughout the Home Counties, has taken this major step forward by offering a high quality range from leading bathroom product manufacturers – the most extensive choice of its type, believes the company, outside London. Darren House is Design and Marketing Manager at Grant & Stone and draws attention to the philosophy behind this major move for the organisation – “Experience across all 14 of our outlets – which range from builders merchants to electrical and existing bathroom specialists – has pointed toward the benefits of aligning very high quality products and fittings with our proven knowledge and expertise in this sector,” he says.  “As a result, the new Oxford, High Wycombe and Maidenhead branches offer a range of manufacturers’ products that includes well-recognised, prestigious names – including Hansgrohe, Duravit, Kohler and Philippe Starck. We believe that brands of this type have, primarily, only been available within the London area,” he adds. Grant & Stone emphasises the advantages that customers can now gain from the blend of leading manufacturers’ names and the knowledge and capability that has underpinned the organisation’s highly respected reputation in this sector for many years. The company continues to maintain a commitment to ensuring its staff in all outlets are highly knowledgeable – a belief that is fully reflected in the new showrooms – and says that this significantly enhances products that are already highly regarded throughout the industry for their quality. “This is a significant commitment but one which we are confident matches customer aspirations in key areas of the Home Counties’ market place,” continues Darren. “We have worked closely with specialist showroom designers at each location to maximise each visitor’s experience, and are certain that they will all be impressed by the quality, innovation and the choice we can now make available from many of the leading bathroom product manufacturers in Europe.” 10th April 2013 Related Articles: Grant & Stone achieves largest turnover month to date     Latest news 2013-04-10T08:40:16+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/feature_hitting_the_headlines/#When:15:16:02Z Through a number of significant marketing initiatives and its headline sponsorship of this year’s BMF All-Industry Conference, Fakro is outlining its commitment to the merchant sector. PBM reveals more. Market Data & Reports 2013-03-25T15:16:02+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/feature_head_in_the_cloud/#When:14:58:41Z EDP’s Peter Davey discusses the growth of Cloud Computing, the benefits to business and how the company’s hosted services data centre is helping builders’ merchants. Market Data & Reports 2013-03-25T14:58:41+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/feature_back_to_the_future/#When:14:45:18Z Jay Pengelly argues that, with a great number of technical and performance enhancements, timber windows and door have dramatically changed for the better — but have your perceptions? Market Data & Reports 2013-03-25T14:45:18+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/feature_web_and_flow/#When:14:12:46Z Glen Jewell argues that builders’ merchants need to waste no more time in re-appraising the threats — and opportunities — presented by the internet and selling building materials online. Market Data & Reports 2013-03-25T14:12:46+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/professional_heating_and_plumbing_installer_magazine_december_2012/#When:11:05:53Z The following products and services generated the most enquiries in PHPI’s December issue and were collated to appear in the February issue of PBM. In Demand 2013-03-25T11:05:53+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/professional_builder_magazine_december_2012/#When:10:42:17Z The following products and services generated the most enquiries in PB’s December issue and were collated to appear in the February issue of PBM. In Demand 2013-03-25T10:42:17+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/feature_show_of_strength/#When:16:28:11Z When it comes to reviewing your showroom offering, working displays can be a highly beneficial selling point — and if such products also have a practical application for the branch itself, the advantages are multiplied. PBM hears from a plumbers’ merchant in Wiltshire that has put its new boiler to work both within its display area and in heating the premises. Market Data & Reports 2013-03-22T16:28:11+00:00 http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk http://www.professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/feature/article/branch_management_variety_is_the_spice_of_life/#When:12:18:00Z CSD Associates’ Ashley Evans explains that a myriad of different approaches can be taken to arrive at the overall finish of merchandising and display improvements. Merchandising 2013-03-22T12:18:00+00:00